Communities Of Faith 2 Flashcards
Community breakdown
When a community collapses due to lack of communication, co-operation and sharing.
Sometimes the needs and the wants of an individual can sometimes clash with what is best for the community. Sometimes we need to sacrifice what we want for the good of the community. Pic the members of the community forget about communication, co-operation and sharing, it can lead to the community breaking down. Then people feel let down and hurt. It can take a lot of work to then get the community back on track.
Commitment
L. L. The promise given by those in the community to be true to it. It is being loyal and dedicated to what the community stands for.
K. C. Being dedicated to something.
Mission K. C
Putting our religious beliefs into practice
The Loreto Sisters
They are a religious congregation that belongs to the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM). It was founded in 1609 by 24 year old Mary Ward from Yorkshire. Her and her companions set up their first school in France, then set up schools all over Europe. She was banned from spreading religious ideas as they were new at the time. The Loreto congregation was introduced into Ireland by Sister Teresa Ball in 1821.
Leader ship K. C
Leadership : guidance given to those in a position of authority
Authority
Authority : being responsible for others/ having power
Leadership
Every group needs certain things for it to reach its full potential like co-operation and communication. Strong leadership is something that makes sure these are present. A leader is someone who guides their community. Leaders are in a position of authority. Authority is the official power they have
Types of leadership
Authoritarian : the leader has all the power and doesn’t listen to the community. Works if used responsibly as it gets the job done, but can lead to an unhappy community if used wrongly.
Democratic : the leader asks the members of the community for their opinion and input. Works as the community develops, but doesn’t work if there is no trust
Free reign : this is when the leader does no work and leaves it all to the community. This works sometimes as the members feel important, but doesn’t if there is no structure
The pope
Pope Francis is the current pope. He is head of all Catholics worldwide and serves God in this way. He lives in the Vatican in Rome which is the headquarters of the Catholic Church. Catholics believe that the pope is St. Peter’s successor on earth. At the beginning, St. Peter was given the task of leading the whole church. When the pope dies, he is succeeded by a cardinal.
Cardinals
They are given their position by the pope. They are chief advisors to the pope. They elect a new pope.
Archbishop
Head a large area of churches. There are four in Ireland, who is head of each of the provinces. Each province has many diocese. The archbishop is the leader of all the bishops in his province. The archbishop is the leader of the whole country. He can be head of a province or a group of dioceses.
Bishop
The religious leader of a diocese. Ireland is divided into 26 dioceses. A bishops role is to confer the sacrament of confirmation. Another role is gathering with other bishops and discussing important religious matters.
Priest
Religious leader of a parish. Celebrates sacraments of baptism, Eucharist, last rites, marriage and reconciliation.
Laypeople (laity)
Not ordained to the priesthood or religious life. Baptised members of the Catholic Church. They can have a role in reading at mass, giving out the Eucharist or helping with the parish centre.
Sectarianism
The hatred of someone because of their religious beliefs. Their is religious conflict in Northern Ireland between Catholics and Protestants. Sectarian beliefs can be passed down from generation to generation. It can have many negative consequences, people become angry and afraid, even though their religion tells them to love others. Communities can become divided and begin to hate each other.
